University Recruiter II

<div class="content-intro"><div style="font-family: 'Instrument Sans', 'Segoe UI', Trebuchet MS, Tahoma, sans-serif;"> <p style="line-height: 1.4;">Vast is developing next-generation <strong>space stations and space infrastructure</strong> using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced <strong>Vast Satellite</strong>, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.</p> <p style="line-height: 1.4;">Headquartered in<strong> Long Beach, California</strong>, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.</p> </div></div><p>Vast is seeking a <strong>University Recruiter II</strong> reporting to the Manager, Emerging Talent, to support early career hiring across the business, with a primary focus on engineering roles. In this role, you’ll contribute to full-cycle recruiting, coordinate campus and intern-focused events, and help deliver an outstanding candidate and intern experience. You’ll partner closely with the Staff University Recruiter, engineering hiring teams, and other cross-functional groups to support a high-impact and inclusive emerging talent program.</p> <p>This will be a full-time, exempt position located at our <strong>Long Beach, CA</strong> location.</p> <h4><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Support full-cycle recruiting for intern and early career roles, from sourcing and screening to coordinating interviews and facilitating offers — with a focus on delivering a smooth, inclusive candidate experience.</li> <li>Collaborate with hiring teams to align on role requirements, maintain accurate candidate records in Greenhouse, and build strong, diverse pipelines that meet business needs.</li> <li>Contribute to event planning and execution for campus visits, career fairs, conferences, and student competitions that grow Vast’s early talent brand and presence.</li> <li>Coordinate student engagement activities including tours of Vast’s Long Beach HQ, university partnerships, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on swag and event materials.</li> <li>Support intern program operations, from onboarding and orientation through enrichment events, communications, performance tracking, and return offer logistics.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in related field.</li> <li>2+ years of experience in university recruiting and early career hiring.</li> <li>Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting processes, including scheduling, candidate communication, and offer coordination.</li> <li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on professionalism and candidate experience.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Preferred Skills & Experience:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Experience planning and supporting university-facing and intern program events, including career fairs, info sessions, student organization partnerships, intern onboarding, enrichment activities, social events, and student competitions — with ownership of logistics, materials, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.</li> <li>Background in technical recruiting or coordination, particularly for software, electrical, and mechanical engineering roles; startup industry experience in aerospace, automotive, or similar technical environments is a plus.</li> <li>Familiarity with Greenhouse, Handshake, or similar applicant tracking systems (ATS) and comfort working within structured recruiting workflows.</li> <li>Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, with a customer-service mindset and the ability to collaborate across teams.</li> <li>Passion for early talent development and student engagement, with a commitment to delivering inclusive and engaging candidate experiences.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Ability to travel up to 30% during the peak campus recruiting season</li> <li>Willingness to support occasional evening and weekend events</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: California</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$95,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$156,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">